Archaeologists Discover Ancient Roman Library in Spain and Mosaic in Türkiye

Archaeologists discovered Spain's oldest known Roman library inside a villa in Córdoba

Archaeologists identified a room at Fuente Álamo as the oldest Roman library. This space was previously thought to be a shrine to the god Mithras. The library's architecture matches known Roman library designs and is the westernmost in the empire. Its discovery highlights the cultural ambitions of its wealthy owner. This finding offers a unique glimpse into Roman intellectual life in Baetica.

By TOI World Desk

Archaeologists uncover 2,000-year-old Roman mosaic in Türkiye

Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Tralleis in western Türkiye have uncovered a nearly 2,000-year-old hall featuring a well-preserved Roman-era floor mosaic depicting a...